I enjoyed jumping off the top diving board. I learnt how to be prepared to swim in my clothes if my boat sinks. I got better at my froggie kick. My next step is to get better at freestyle. I will do this by practising bilateral breathing. My Instructor's report Travis has swam really well this term, he is swimming with good technique especially on his breaststroke. Travis can complete 50m freestyle and backstroke and has started to progress nicely on butterfly, well done.
Oroua Triathlon
I blasted out of my bed, pumping with energy. I raced down to the bus stop. Straight after I got to school and prepared for the worst. My energy was pumping through my legs at the start. Our race was called and I went to the starting line ready to sprint. BOOM ... I blasted as fast as I could. I start jogging for just a little second. I heard the cheering of 90 people. I felt adrenalin rush through my stomach and I felt like I was flying through the air. I got to my bike. I knew straight away that I have got this. First one ... second ... third ... soon enough fifth gear. I was passing people. I felt happy and excited. I felt like a cheetah was chasing me.I turned sharply; but not sharp enough. Pulling on the brakes as hard as rhino skin I quickly jumped. I sprung off my bike and sprinted to the pool. As I hit the water my legs felt dead. I rushed down the lane. I knew I had to get this done. As person passed ... but no worry ... I can catch them. As I launched out of the pool for my last lap I realised thousands were here. People are cheering. I had no clue where I was coming. I jump out of the pool and start sprinting to the finish. I finished with my heart pumping ... like ... 90 beats per minute.
I knew I had to get ready for the last and final. The team race. I waited for Nikki at the bikes. As I leave, coming 4th, I zoomed as fast as I could. My legs were pounding with exhaustion. I realised I can't lose this now. I am in the best place I can be. 2 ... 3 ... 4 people passed me. I am slowing. I tried to go faster but I was losing energy as fast as a cheetah runs. I turn down. I knew I had t be faster. Dylan sprints up. Tyler is doing the swimming. I quickly hop off and touched him. This year I felt happy that I knew the track and it was much more fun. I really achieved a lot this year. My goal is always to come 6th or 7th. This year I came 7th. I was fitter this year because I cycled with mum and dad. I think my touch rubgy helped me get fitter too. Next year my goal is to get 4th or 5th. I will get fitter. I will run longer distances.
Swimming - March 2014
I went to swimming so I raced people. This year my goal was to have fun swimming I am really proud of my freestyle. I got a 1st equal. I was not good at backstroke because my arms are hard to lift out of the water I gave it a go just like other things I find hard. I was pleased that I gave it a go.
2013
Swimming Nov 2013 I have achieved at and passed Swim 2 level:- 25m freesyle, 25m backstroke, 25m breaststroke, 15m sculling, 15m survival backstroke, a crouching dive and dolphin body action. I am working at "breathe" level. At this level I swim 50m freestyle, 50m backstroke, 50m breaststroke 15m butterfly 25m sidestroke and do a standing dive. My Makino swimming coach said "Travis has been a joy to teach this term. He listens well, tries hard and this shows in his improvement over the term."
Level - Breathe Advance
Soccer
I am proud of my defence because I am getting more confident to attack the ball.
I am going to keep working on this. I will get in and attack the ball rather than stand back and watch it.
I will help our team by helping the goalie and encouraging the other team and our team. I could say things like, "Good goal" or "Nice try" Triathlon
As I raced to my bike to get to the road I knew I needed to pass a person to get to 4th so I raced lungs out. Now I got past the person and I knew the corner was coming up. As I turned the corner I went so quickly until I got to the parking lot. I got to the swimming pool and as I finished my swim I raced to the finish line. I felt quite good because I was aiming for a prize this time.
Swimming Reflection
I enjoyed diving off the diving board and doing a slam into the water. I think I am quite confident on the diving board. I am proud of learning how to use a snorkel properly. I am looking forward to snorkeling at Kapiti. Next time I will practice my kayaking because it can be easy to crash in water if you don't know how to turn or do a speedy stop.
2012
Swimming As I started the first swim of my lesson I felt excited. Just before we went out to do our safety lesson, we started our butterfly. It was hard and quite confusing because I had tried once before but I had forgotten how to do it. Then we went out to do our lesson for safety. We made a circle that looked like an orange because we were wearing life jackets. Then we split up and we all paddled. Then we started diving off the big board. It was funny because we went under the water so deeply that we came back up and were floating.As we went out there we waited because we wanted to push our coach into the water. We told her it was warm but she said that it wasn't so we pushed her off. I don't think she expected it! We pushed her off twice: off the diving board and then off the side. This year I really enjoyed diving off the diving board because it was fun and pretty cool. I improved in all areas of my swimming except butterfly. I am proud of that. I especially got better at freestyle. Next year I want to improve my butterfly.
My Makino Report Travis is very persistent and gave 100% with some great results. You have a great attitude to learning. Thanks heaps Travis!
Hockey Thanks for helping us get ready for hockey. I learnt how to push, not hit the ball and how to keep my feet out of the way. I also got better at holding the stick lightly so I could turn it back and forwards. I really enjoyed the training because you made it like a real game and it was fun. Next time I can’t wait for you to come and help us to get even better.
Thanks Tania and Kate for coming and helping us . Cameo When I was training for cross-country, I visualized me playing with Halo. In the game aliens are chasing me so I run faster.
Cross country goal setting
I'm feeling even faster with my stride.
I look along to get me faster
my goal is to came 5 th big stride
2012
"Dad and Mum, go get my stuff ready please." "Ok. We go on this side of the road," said the teacher. "Along the way up the road." "OK." "You will come to your manager and you walk into the pool with your manager. Then run to the finish line." "OK." Get ready, get set, go! I was sprinting like a speedboat! Bike go go go. Faster. Go Travis. Slow down. No my bike. Huff huff huff. I swallowed a fly and a bee. The sign read 'Slow down'. "Where is my manager," I shouted. "Park here," said Brooke. "OK. Tessa let’s go." Huff huff huff huff huff huff. "Get out of the pool." "OK" "Let’s go to the finish line." Yayyyy! I came 8th.
Triathlon
2011
My goal for soccer is passing and stealing the ball from the other team.
Bang boom bing zoom zoom I felt like a racing car. I sprinted to my bike and raced off. I was cruising down the road. I came to the police car and turned around. I zoomed down the road and I accidentalness rode stirght past the pool. 'Travis' 'Travis' yells slammed mom . I rode straight past the pool "Travis Travis`yells Mum . I rode on to the grass and slammed on the back brakes . I slowly turned around and went in the gate . I had trouble taking off my shoes,and then I sprinted to the pool and around the pool and Chev was waiting for me . I had to swim up and down the pool four times . I raced to the finish line. I had fun .
2010
I came in 8th place.
Cross Country Goals This year I will try to do better than last year . I will run my hardest all the way! To achieve my goal I will run after school. I will practise everyday . I will believe in my self.
This is a picture of me skiing. I had fun skiing because this was my first time.
This is me with my friend Garth.
This is me going around the cones with a ball.
Swimming Comments:
Travis tries really hard and his freestyle and backstroke are improving.
Cross Country Reflections. 2011
On Friday the cross country was held at Waituna West school. My goal was to not come last!
I did achieve my goal. I am happy because I beat others in my race and I wasn’t last.
The weather was bad. It was hailing and it stung when it hit me.
The track was hard. The streams were difficult to cross.
The second to last paddock was muddy and wet. I struggled to get across.
Finally I sprinted to the finish line. I was very very happy because I achieved my goal.
2014
Swimming
I enjoyed jumping off the top diving board.I learnt how to be prepared to swim in my clothes if my boat sinks. I got better at my froggie kick. My next step is to get better at freestyle. I will do this by practising bilateral breathing.
My Instructor's report
Travis has swam really well this term, he is swimming with good technique especially on his breaststroke. Travis can complete 50m freestyle and backstroke and has started to progress nicely on butterfly, well done.
Oroua Triathlon
I blasted out of my bed, pumping with energy. I raced down to the bus stop.
Straight after I got to school and prepared for the worst.
My energy was pumping through my legs at the start. Our race was called and I went to the starting line ready to sprint.
BOOM ... I blasted as fast as I could. I start jogging for just a little second. I heard the cheering of 90 people. I felt adrenalin rush through my stomach and I felt like I was flying through the air.
I got to my bike. I knew straight away that I have got this. First one ... second ... third ... soon enough fifth gear. I was passing people. I felt happy and excited. I felt like a cheetah was chasing me.I turned sharply; but not sharp enough. Pulling on the brakes as hard as rhino skin I quickly jumped. I sprung off my bike and sprinted to the pool.
As I hit the water my legs felt dead. I rushed down the lane. I knew I had to get this done. As person passed ... but no worry ... I can catch them. As I launched out of the pool for my last lap I realised thousands were here. People are cheering. I had no clue where I was coming.
I jump out of the pool and start sprinting to the finish.
I finished with my heart pumping ... like ... 90 beats per minute.
I knew I had to get ready for the last and final. The team race. I waited for Nikki at the bikes. As I leave, coming 4th, I zoomed as fast as I could. My legs were pounding with exhaustion. I realised I can't lose this now. I am in the best place I can be. 2 ... 3 ... 4 people passed me. I am slowing. I tried to go faster but I was losing energy as fast as a cheetah runs. I turn down. I knew I had t be faster. Dylan sprints up. Tyler is doing the swimming. I quickly hop off and touched him.
This year I felt happy that I knew the track and it was much more fun. I really achieved a lot this year. My goal is always to come 6th or 7th. This year I came 7th. I was fitter this year because I cycled with mum and dad. I think my touch rubgy helped me get fitter too.
Next year my goal is to get 4th or 5th. I will get fitter. I will run longer distances.
Swimming - March 2014
I went to swimming so I raced people.This year my goal was to have fun swimming
I am really proud of my freestyle.
I got a 1st equal.
I was not good at backstroke because my arms are hard to lift out of the water
I gave it a go just like other things I find hard. I was pleased that I gave it a go.
2013
Swimming Nov 2013I have achieved at and passed Swim 2 level:- 25m freesyle, 25m backstroke, 25m breaststroke, 15m sculling, 15m survival backstroke, a crouching dive and dolphin body action.
I am working at "breathe" level. At this level I swim 50m freestyle, 50m backstroke, 50m breaststroke 15m butterfly 25m sidestroke and do a standing dive.
My Makino swimming coach said "Travis has been a joy to teach this term. He listens well, tries hard and this shows in his improvement over the term."
Level - Breathe Advance
Soccer
I am proud of my defence because I am getting more confident to attack the ball.I am going to keep working on this. I will get in and attack the ball rather than stand back and watch it.
I will help our team by helping the goalie and encouraging the other team and our team. I could say things like, "Good goal" or "Nice try"
Triathlon
As I raced to my bike to get to the road I knew I needed to pass a person to get to 4th so I raced lungs out. Now I got past the person and I knew the corner was coming up. As I turned the corner I went so quickly until I got to the parking lot. I got to the swimming pool and as I finished my swim I raced to the finish line. I felt quite good because I was aiming for a prize this time.
Swimming Reflection
I enjoyed diving off the diving board and doing a slam into the water. I think I am quite confident on the diving board. I am proud of learning how to use a snorkel properly. I am looking forward to snorkeling at Kapiti. Next time I will practice my kayaking because it can be easy to crash in water if you don't know how to turn or do a speedy stop.2012
SwimmingAs I started the first swim of my lesson I felt excited. Just before we went out to do our safety lesson, we started our butterfly. It was hard and quite confusing because I had tried once before but I had forgotten how to do it.
Then we went out to do our lesson for safety. We made a circle that looked like an orange because we were wearing life jackets. Then we split up and we all paddled. Then we started diving off the big board. It was funny because we went under the water so deeply that we came back up and were floating. As we went out there we waited because we wanted to push our coach into the water. We told her it was warm but she said that it wasn't so we pushed her off. I don't think she expected it! We pushed her off twice: off the diving board and then off the side.
This year I really enjoyed diving off the diving board because it was fun and pretty cool. I improved in all areas of my swimming except butterfly. I am proud of that. I especially got better at freestyle. Next year I want to improve my butterfly.
My Makino Report
Travis is very persistent and gave 100% with some great results. You have a great attitude to learning. Thanks heaps Travis!
Hockey
Thanks for helping us get ready for hockey.
I learnt how to push, not hit the ball and how to keep my feet out of the way. I also got better at holding the stick lightly so I could turn it back and forwards.
I really enjoyed the training because you made it like a real game and it was fun.
Next time I can’t wait for you to come and help us to get even better.
Thanks Tania and Kate for coming and helping us
.
Cameo
When I was training for cross-country, I visualized me playing with Halo. In the game aliens are chasing me so I run faster.
Cross country goal setting
I'm feeling even faster with my stride.
I look along to get me faster
my goal is to came 5 th big stride
2012
"Ok. We go on this side of the road," said the teacher. "Along the way up the road."
"OK."
"You will come to your manager and you walk into the pool with your manager. Then run to the finish line."
"OK."
Get ready, get set, go! I was sprinting like a speedboat! Bike go go go. Faster. Go Travis. Slow down. No my bike. Huff huff huff. I swallowed a fly and a bee. The sign read 'Slow down'.
"Where is my manager," I shouted.
"Park here," said Brooke.
"OK. Tessa let’s go." Huff huff huff huff huff huff.
"Get out of the pool."
"OK"
"Let’s go to the finish line."
Yayyyy! I came 8th.
2011
My goal for soccer is passing and stealing the ball from the other team.
Triathlon
Bang boom bing zoom zoom I felt like a racing car. I sprinted to my bike and raced off. I was cruising down the road. I came to the police car and turned around. I zoomed down the road and I accidentalness rode stirght past the pool. 'Travis' 'Travis' yells slammed mom . I rode straight past the pool "Travis Travis`yells Mum . I rode on to the grass and slammed on the back brakes . I slowly turned around and went in the gate . I had trouble taking off my shoes,and then I sprinted to the pool and around the pool and Chev was waiting for me . I had to swim up and down the pool four times . I raced to the finish line. I had fun .2010
Cross Country Goals
This year I will try to do better than last year .
I will run my hardest all the way!
To achieve my goal I will run after school.
I will practise everyday .
I will believe in my self.
Swimming Comments:
Travis tries really hard and his freestyle and backstroke are improving.
Cross Country Reflections. 2011
On Friday the cross country was held at Waituna West school. My goal was to not come last!
I did achieve my goal. I am happy because I beat others in my race and I wasn’t last.
The weather was bad. It was hailing and it stung when it hit me.
The track was hard. The streams were difficult to cross.
The second to last paddock was muddy and wet. I struggled to get across.
Finally I sprinted to the finish line. I was very very happy because I achieved my goal.